It was a good experience for our family. Mike is an excellent pilot with lot of experience. We saw snow mountains and sunrise which are extremely beautiful view

Such a wonderful experience. Well organized and informative. The view from the top is amazing. Nick made it very special. Thanks

Definitely worth it! Amazing experience and the view of Canterbury plains is something picturesque. Would do it again over the winter! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Taking pictures and telling stories of the places around the region. After the flight, there were drinks and muffin and fruits to enjoy afterwards.

What an incredible experience, the sunrise was gorgeous over the Canterbury plains. It was even more than what I was hoping for, we had a beautiful morning!

Even on a cloudy day this activity still has the views he gave us some history of the farms the wildlife and facts about the local area this is a once in a lifetime must do activity

Amazing day .highly rwcommend

This is a MUST DO at least once in your life. Ballooning Canterbury is an extremely safe and fun company to fly with. So every body have some fun with Ballooning Canterbury ☺

It was an amazing experience with a top pilot (Michael), with great flying experience and extreemly wellcoming. We could see fantastic landscapes and sun rise and moon getting down. At the end, we had a little of ballooning history , champaign, muffins and fruit. All was Fabulous!!! Recommend this experience to everyone.

We are so grateful the weather gods finally gave us the green light to do something we have wanted to do for years! The team were amazing, very professional and we felt safe for the whole adventure. The views were indescribable, southern alps, stunning sunrise over bank’s peninsula, fog banks rolling out to sea, farm land and rivers. Such a stunning place. Highly recommended.

We was FANTASTIC and we be go up again next year

Micheal is pretty nice. Really romantic and amazing! My wife and I both enjoy it. Highly recommend to my friends. We much prefer to try ballooning again some day Good luck

Where do I even begin? ... Me and my boyfriend did this whilst road-tripping the South Island for one whole month, before we flew back to the UK. Having living in New Zealand for 2 years it was our mission to tick off as many things as possible! Including: Whale watching, swimming with Dolphins, seeing wild Penguins, Quad-biking and even walking three of the great hikes. But I can say with absolute confidence that this tops them all! Additionally, 'Hot Air Balloon's' are very symbolic to myself in relation to a late family member, so this was something I've always wanted to do. This experience is simply spectacular and a truly magical experience. The guys looked after us so much and Michael made the whole experience really insightful to whilst teaching us about the Canterbury plains and mountain ranges. We loved every minute of this experience, especially assisting Michael to set up the Hot Air Balloon and the scrumptious breakfast buffet with Mimosa's at the end. We shall recommend this to everyone we meet for the rest of our lives! Thank you so very much.

Michael from Ballooning Canterbury provided an outstanding hot air ballooning experience that surpassed all expectations! From the outset, their communication, commitment to safety and professionalism was evident, setting a reassuring tone for the experience ahead. The thorough safety briefing and meticulous equipment checks left no room for doubt, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the adventure. What truly set Ballooning Canterbury apart was the spaciousness and comfort of their balloon. Unlike other local companies, who may prioritize packing in as many passengers as possible, Ballooning Canterbury ensured ample room for everyone to move about and enjoy the breathtaking views in comfort. This attention to detail made the experience not only safe but also incredibly enjoyable. In stark contrast, a previous encounter with different local company left me feeling anything but at ease. The safety briefing felt incomplete, leaving lingering doubts about the journey ahead, the cramped conditions onboard only added to my discomfort. However, the real ordeal unfolded during the landing, where the basket was dragged along on its side. This experience with another company for me underscored the importance of prioritizing safety and professionalism in hot air ballooning operations. For those looking for an unforgettable hot air ballooning experience that prioritizes safety and comfort, Ballooning Canterbury is the clear choice. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to passenger satisfaction absolutely set them apart. They even took photos for us and emailed them after our trip! I will definitely be booking another trip with Ballooning Canterbury in the future.

Pros * Family owned , hard working team * Great experience * Good people ,good champagne:) * Great expertise and professionalism * worth waking up at 5 am. * Lovely scenery and will never quite forget my first ballooning experience. Thank you guys ! :) Cons Nothing really.

We and my kid all enjoy it. Good activity for family and the flight is so smooth. Stunning sunrise view

Totally worth the early experience. Breathtaking view and superb service. 5 stars experience!

To be honest, after having in my life’s resume experience with parachutes, paragliding, bungee and so on, I thought I wouldn’t be surprised by the ballon experience, but I was totally wrong. It is now on my top 3 best activities I’ve done in my whole entirely life so far and I do recommend everyone. Just do it!

It was an amazing and unforgettable experience for the family!

Amazing experience with micheal and dean Beautiful scenery Recommend to everyone to do this on their bucket list of life!!

Relaxing on a smooth ride. Safe and enjoyable with a lot of opportunities for free photos.

it was absolutely stunning! Very friendly staff and the also the pick up and drop off went well! We could decide by ourselfs it we want to helo preparing the balloon. After that we were flying for 1 hour and 35minutes, which was better than expected and absolutely amazing. Back on the ground we had fruits, muffin and champagne/orange juice. I could make some good pictures up there and the sunset was beautiful! Would do it again, even as a poor backpacker :)

Catching the sunrise! It was a perfect time and a great way to feel so relaxed and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Canterbury plains and the mountain ranges of the Alps! I wanted to do this for such a long time and finally been able to make it and its a great fun for couple to families! I like the idea of celebrating after we landed as a way of thanking the Gods for making it to the ground safely! A tradition which they kept! Love it!

Awesome experience

I highly recommend this to everyone. It is a fantastic trip with wonderful friendly people , Michael and Cameron. The whole experience of ballooning from setting up to packing up is worth the very early start!

Such a great experience with amazing views of New Zealand in all 360 degrees, adventure-loving group of people and bubbles and fruit before departure to celebrate it! The team was helpful, accommodating and with a great sense of humour which made a huge contribution to the fun we had! We definitely have become baloonatics after the flight ?

Absolutely amazing experience with the guys at Ballooning Canterbury! We loved it!